Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

Mission

Increase the safety and supports for women and girls escaping violence while advocating for social change.

Values

Safety: Our first responsibility is to women and girls.

We advocate for the safety for women and girls fleeing violence and other forms of oppression. To achieve our mission, we listen, validate, and respect our their right to self-determination. We honour the diversity of all women and their life experiences.

Teamwork: Our second responsibility is to our team.

We work collaboratively with our board, staff and volunteers in a respectful workplace. To achieve our mission, we encourage the well-being of our team by providing meaningful work, support, opportunities for growth, and recognition for their contribution to advancing women's safety and social change.

Leadership: Our third responsibility is to our community.

We create innovative partnerships to foster community leadership. To achieve our mission, we build partnerships that promote evidence-based best practices, share resources, and streamline service delivery as part of a coordinated community response to violence against women and girls.